Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914

By: John Hendrix

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Synopsis: Shooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing that evening and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. Award-wining creator John Hendrix wonderfully brings the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life with his signature style, interweaving detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His telling of the story celebrates the humanity that can persist during even the darkest periods of our history.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 40 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781613126882
Related ISBNs:: 9781419711756
Publisher:: ABRAMS, Inc.
Date of Addition:: 10/15/23
Copyrighted By:: John Hendrix
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Military, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:: Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:: 1–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.